Monthly Archives: May 2011

Tuesday’s political law links ready here

Posted on May 31, 2011

CORPORATE CONTRIBUTION BAN SLIDING INTO THE SEA? The Post. “‘For better or worse, Citizens United held that there is no distinction between an individual and a corporation with respect to political speech,’ the Alexandria judge wrote. ‘Thus, if an individual … Continue reading →

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Friday’s political law links and photos perfect for Memorial Day

Posted on May 27, 2011

CORPORATE CONTRIBUTIONS AND THE CONSTITUTION.  Rick Hasen has an update on an interesting development in a case involving a challenge to the corporate contribution ban here. DOJ AND ENSIGN. The Hill. “The Justice Department will likely renew its investigation of former Sen. … Continue reading →

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Thursday’s political law links

Posted on May 26, 2011

IRS MOVE ON (C)(4)‘S PART OF A TREND? Michael Barone discusses recent news on (c)(4) donations here.  “Punishing enemies and rewarding friends — politics Chicago style — seems to be the unifying principle that helps explain the Obamacare waivers, the … Continue reading →

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Political activity law links for your morning

Posted on May 25, 2011

NY SPECIAL RESULTS. Roll Call. A final tally of independent group spending should be reported soon, I expect. OBAMA AND THE CLINTON DONORS. NY Times. “President Obama’s campaign manager, Jim Messina, met privately on Monday night with donors close to … Continue reading →

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Blago, draft EO, AFL-CIO, and Obama fundraising in today’s political law links

Posted on May 24, 2011

RAHM-TIME IN BLAGO TRIAL? Story here.  “Earlier this month, former Blagojevich aide-turned-government-informant John Wyma testified that Emanuel called him after being chosen to serve as White House chief-of-staff to relay Obama’s support for presidential adviser Valerie Jarrett as Obama’s Senate … Continue reading →

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